SDCC 2018: Square Enix announces their SDCC 2018 Line-up

It’s almost time for the biggest Comic convention in perhaps the world. The 2018 San Diego ComicCon. And sure, it’s about the movies, the comics and all things geek culture. But you know what else it’s about? The games, all those wondering. As such, Square Enix has announced what they’re bringing to the event.

So what will they have on hand? Actually quite a bit. From Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, Kingdom Hearts III, Shadow of the Tomb Raider and more. They’ll be hands-on demos, lots of free swag and plenty to do at their booth #3829.

Check out what’s going to be on hand, below.

DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Platform: PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, STEAMDeveloper: Square EnixESRB: T (Teen)Available: September 4, 2018DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age tells a captivating tale of a hunted hero and is the long-awaited role-playing game from series creator Yuji Horii, character designer Akira Toriyama, and composer Koichi Sugiyama. While it is the eleventh mainline entry in the critically acclaimed series, DRAGON QUEST XI is a completely standalone experience that features entirely new characters, a beautifully detailed world, finely tuned strategic combat, and an immersive story that will appeal to longtime fans and franchise newcomers alike.

KINGDOM HEARTS III

Platform: Xbox One and PlayStation 4 systemDeveloper: Square EnixESRB: Rating PendingAvailable: January 29, 2019
In the upcoming action RPG, KINGDOM HEARTS III, players can join forces with Donald Duck and Goofy for the adventure of a lifetime traveling across worlds based on beloved films like Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story, and Monsters, Inc., and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Big Hero 6, Tangled, Frozen, Pirates of the Caribbean and more. Attendees will be able to experience a boss battle against the Rock Titan from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Hercules and uncover the Toy Box world from Toy Story alongside Woody and Buzz.

MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY

Platform: iOS, Android and STEAMDeveloper: Square EnixESRB: T (Teen)Available: Now AvailableMOBIUS FINAL FANTASY is an all-original FINAL FANTASY RPG game custom-tailored for mobile platforms, featuring in-depth character customization, ongoing live events, and HD graphics that push the boundaries of the mobile platform. The story centers around a man who wakes up in a world called Palamecia with no memories of his past, tasked with bringing hope to the world by unraveling a mysterious prophecy around the legendary warrior of light. Played by well over 10 million players worldwide, the game was created by an all-star development team including producer Yoshinori Kitase and writer Kazushige Nojima.

SHADOW OF THE TOMB RAIDER

Platform: Xbox One, PlayStation 4 system, Windows PCDeveloper: Eidos-MontréalESRB: Rating PendingAvailable: September 14, 2018
Experience Lara Croft’s defining moment as she becomes the Tomb Raider. In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Lara must master a deadly jungle, overcome terrifying tombs, and persevere through her darkest hour. As she races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, Lara will ultimately be forged into the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.

STAR OCEAN: ANAMNESIS

Platform: iOS, AndroidDeveloper: tri-AceESRB: M (Mature)Available: Now Available
A brand new journey in the popular sci-fi STAR OCEAN series, STAR OCEAN: ANAMNESIS, the mobile action RPG, puts players in the captain’s chair as they lead a squad of heroes across the galaxy. With fast-paced real-time combat, gorgeous 3D graphics, and a brand new co-op multiplayer mode, players have the freedom to build endless strategic and iconic teams with returning all-star characters from the beloved series.

The 2018 San Diego ComicCon runs from July 19th – 22nd, 2018, and will be held in the Los Angeles Convention Center. Be sure to stop by often for all your SDCC 2018 news and updates.

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